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The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

Ever wondered how you could get smooth, lump-free, and creamy mashed potatoes? The secret is the potato ricer—think garlic press, but bigger. This kitchen utensil presses potatoes into small, uniform, rice-size pieces. And as if this weren’t enough of a reason, we have one more. With most potato ricers, you can skip the step of peeling potatoes; the ricer does the job for you.